Submarine fiber optic cables are critical communications infrastructure for states around the world. They are laid on the seabed, are often no bigger than a garden hose, and transmit immense amounts of data across oceans. These cables are the backbone of the internet and phone services and underpin core state interests, such as the finance …
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This book proposes a selective approach for states with more advanced human rights protection to establish a human rights court for Southeast Asia. It argues the inclusive approach currently employed by ASEAN to set up a human rights body covering all member states cannot produce a strong regional human rights mechanism. The mosaic of Southeast …
The chapters in this volume address international legal issues impacted by the legacy of the Asian region’s historical experience with colonialism and its current standing in the international system. This volume provides a perspective on these issues from Asian legal scholars who have embarked on an analysis and discussion of the various ways in which …
Southeast Asian waters are critical for international trade and the global economy. Combating maritime crimes has always been a priority as well as a challenge for ASEAN member states. While much emphasis has been placed on enhancing operational cooperation against maritime crimes, the need for an effective legal framework to combat such maritime crimes has …
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This assessment of progress in Southeast Asia on human rights begins in the wake of the ‘Asian values’ debate and culminates in the formal regional institutionalisation of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). Chapters examine the arduous negotiation of AICHR, the evolving relationship between ASEAN states’ and the international human rights system, and …
In addition to a chapter by S Tiwari reflecting on his experience in international law, this volume also includes an article by Professor Kevin Tan tracing Singapore’s interactions with international law in the early years of its independence, and three articles on early Singapore and international law by Professors LC Green and S Jayakumar and …
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This monograph considers the role of international law in Singapore’s early years from colony to independent state against the political and historical backdrop of Southeast Asia in the highly volatile 1960s. It can be broadly divided into three main parts. Part I describes Singapore’s international legal personality during its colonial period (1819–1963). Part II details …
International Law, History & Policy: Singapore in the Early Years Read More »
This pioneering book addresses an important gap in the literature by comparing the role of the public bureaucracies in policy implementation in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. It highlights the importance of the policy context, especially the commitment of the government in allocating the necessary resources and the support of the implementers, as …
The Role of the Public Bureaucracy in Policy Implementation in Five ASEAN Countries Read More »
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has experienced rapid economic growth for many years. Although the population of ASEAN is larger than the EU-28, the emerging ASEAN market, called the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), is still little understood by policy makers in many parts of the world, by business professionals and students, as well …
The ASEAN Economic Community: A Conceptual Approach Read More »
While the environmental performance of most ASEAN member states is above the world average, ASEAN nations will continue to face growing environmental challenges due to pressures exerted on them such as population growth, urbanisation and industrialisation. The authors of this book look at how the member states of ASEAN employ law as a means of …
ASEAN Environmental Legal Integration: Sustainable Goals? Read More »
